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Spirit of Siam
Life, William Niall Morris, Published on 14/03/2026
» In Thailand, family is sacred and mothers above all are revered. Perhaps this is why the tale of Mae Naak -- the young mother who dies giving birth -- has resonated so deeply within the national psyche for well over a century.
Stream award-winning films before the Oscars
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 13/03/2026
» With Hollywood's most prestigious awards ceremonies set for March 16 at 6am Thai time, audiences can get into the spirit of awards season by streaming some of the past year's most talked-about films. From gripping dramas and bold science fiction to visually rich literary adaptations, major streaming platforms are offering a strong lineup of Oscar-nominated and award-winning titles that bring the excitement of awards season directly to viewers at home.
Why we need urban green spaces
BitesizeBKK, Published on 12/03/2026
» Urban development tends to focus on what can be added: new towers, wider roads, larger commercial districts. But some of the most important infrastructure in a city is not built at all.
Death Fest: a public forum for a private topic
BitesizeBKK, Published on 12/03/2026
» Death Fest at Impact Exhibition Center does not resemble the kind of event its name suggests. There is no spectacle. Instead, the space is filled with information booths, small group discussions and visitors moving steadily between sessions on ageing, palliative care and planning for the end of life.
Planning for the inevitable
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 11/03/2026
» Death Fest, a fair promoting meaningful well-being and peaceful death, returns for its second year from Friday until Sunday at Impact Exhibition Center, Hall 6. Death Fest is organised by Peaceful Death, an expert group on illness, care and death; The Cloud, an online magazine; and Choojai & Friends, a creative agency.
Caveat emptor is undefeated in online shopping
Life, James Hein, Published on 11/03/2026
» It is becoming more common to buy things online. The majority of my shopping, not counting groceries, is now done that way. In the past I've warned about prices that are too good to be true, like a 4TB thumb drive for a few dollars from sites like Temu and AliExpress. There is now a kind of middle ground where the price could be correct and it's coming from, say, Amazon. Recently, even though I had some doubts, I bought a 5TB SSD drive from Amazon for around half of what I'd expect it to be. I did this knowing I can easily send things back to Amazon.
Italy buys rare Caravaggio portrait for €30 million
AFP, Published on 10/03/2026
» ROME - Italy has paid 30 million euros for a Caravaggio painting of the future pope Urban VIII, the culture ministry said on Tuesday, adding that the work would enter the Barberini museum collection in Rome.
Thailand's first integrated sports rehab and wellness complex to open in June
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 09/03/2026
» Lamrit, a provider of medical and rehabilitation services in Thailand, has launched The O2 Bangkok, the country's first sports and wellness complex integrating advanced sports, rehabilitation and preventive wellness under one roof. The B200 million facility, spanning 10,200m² on Charan Sanit Wong 84 near MRT Bang O Station, is set to open in June.
Play Store starts flagging apps that drain battery
Puriward Sinthopnumchai, Published on 09/03/2026
» Google has officially rolled out a new warning system on the Play Store to alert users about Android applications that consume excessive battery power, following a policy shift aimed at improving device efficiency.
Thaifex-Horec Asia expo highlights hospitality trends
Life, Published on 09/03/2026
» Thaifex-Horec Asia 2026 will present top-class products, equipment, technology and solutions tailored for hospitality and foodservice businesses, at Impact Challenger Hall 1-2, Muang Thong Thani, from Wednesday to Friday.